The Sun. — London, England, 1838-06-29 00:00:00

THE CORONATION. FURTHER PARTICULARS. THE FAIR IN HYDE-PARK. Shortly aaer the Procession had passed Apsley-Leese, the amusements of the fair commenced in geed earnest. We say an good earnest, because for the last too or three daes ncss in a partial mariner has b! en going- on. The ;altered ap pearance presented t o the eye yestesday from that we had observed on the preceding day, was almost as surprising as the masses of bncf and ham to which we then refer red ; for then there were not any swings, scarcely any shows, and appa rently but few arrangements made to afford entertainment other than these of a supportive nature, or for the cultivation of the disportation cf the human frame in the nily mazes of the dance. The lapse of tee'.ve hours, honey( r, worked marvellous re sults, and at an early hour it became evident that sleep alone had not been the object of the fair-makers. A number of theatres of a minor class had spruna; up, and swings almost beyond enumeration, had been erected, whilst it had been arranged that donkey races and several other attractive pursuits should be added to the originally proposed ob jects. Much merriment was afford,d in the course of the afternosn by a race between donkeys, one of which was ridden by a sailor. It happened that the sea farer was astride of the second-best runner, whereupon he took it into his bead that it would be but proper for him to endeavour to retard the rapid progress of the foremost animal. No sooner, therefore, did the idea strike tipcn his mind than lie coolly slippel off his Own donkey, and running onward, laid hold of the tail of the cue in advance, with the manifest intention of retarding his hitherto successful progress. and it was not without very con siderable difficulty that " Jack" was made to understand that be had been guilty of an action for wbieh the .Jockey Club would have imposed sonic penalty. During the day a balloon went up from the Green Park, and another from Vauxhall, as was understood, passed over the same place. In reference to the ascent of the former, it was rumoured that Mrs. Graham had met with an accident by a rapid and unexpected descent. Af:cr a minute inspection of the arrangements in 113de park, it may be said that on the entrance thereto the spec tator was introduced to an extraordinary scene ; at the first glance it appeared as if hostilities and not enjoyments were about to occupy all, for an immense encampment covered the crown of the Park from the margin of the tranquil Serpentine to within a trifling distance of the several main entrances to the usually tranquil scene. Marquees, tents, booths, of every form and construction, lay grouped together with, at first, all the confused appearance of haste and chance; but a closer survey showed Oat much indeed of military regularity bad been observed in setting out the grand line of circumvallation, as well as the almost numberless parallels and intersections of the interior. And although banners and pennons there were of every country, tribe, and hue, the breeze that unfurled them passed over the regions of peaee. Pleasure bad sent forth her pioneers, and bad occupied the ground to some purpose, in the provision of every entertainment the most numerous of her votaries could desire. Here was visible the result of four days' active and incessant preparation, to an extent that would puzzle the must indus trious and best appointed to clear away, simply, in less than half that time ; and the whole reflecting the highest credit on the police, to whom the arrangement of the fair had been con fided. Some idea of this labour may be formed when it is stated that nearly 1,000 boothcs, marquees, tents, st slls, and other places of accommodation had been erected without any confusion, squabbling, or well-founded complaint. Hitherto not an outbreak of violence or violation of decency has occurred, although it may fairly be computed that in the course of the day and evening not fewer than several hundred thousand per sons of all classes paid it a visit. At half-past ten o'clock the fireworks were let off in each park, in the s following ordor, and excited the astonishiLent of the multitude, who bad gathered to witness the result of the competition between Messrs. Southby and D'Ernst. The former providing those for Hyde-park and the latter those for the Green-park. 1. Battery of Maroons. 2. Coloured fire and four Balloon Mortars. 3, Flight of Rockets, Vb., 400. 4. Two fixed pieces with emblematical designs. 3. Eight Tourbillons. B. Eight Balloon Mortars. 7. Coloured Rockets, Ilb., 23.-Yellow. is. Two fixed pieces. 9. Six Pots des Aigrettes. 10. Eight Tourbillons. 11. Coloured Rockets, Alb., 2.3.-Purple. 12. Two fixed pieces. 13. Eight 'Balloon Mortars. 14, Flight of Rockets, ills., 200. IS, Six Pots des Aigrettes. _ 16. Two Fixed Pieces. 17. Eight Tourbillions. 21. Flight of Rockets, 400. 22. Six Pots des Aigrettes. 23. Two Fixed Pieces. '4. Coloured Rockets, Alb. 33.-Red, and Four Tourbillions. 25. Eight Balloon Mortars. 26. Two Fixed Pieces. 27. Coloured Rockets, Ob. 19.-Changeable, and 6 Pots des • Aigrettes. 20. Fight Tourbillions and Four Balloon Mortars. 29. Three Fixed Pieces. 30. Flight of Rockets with C o l ou red Stars, ilb. 4485.. -P reen.urple. 31. Ditto ditto -G 32. Ditto ditto 48.- 11 W. 33. Three Fixed Pieces. u ' • - -not Lights, and Twelve Fans of Roman Candles. Maroon Ilatte: 36, Tixed Piece, with Fini,h, consisting of 14 Tourbiin.os, 10 Pots des Aigrettes, 400 Nib s ID. tiockets, 14 Balloon eortarseamt '2 Nests of Serpents. To show the number of carriages which had to set down visitors to the Abe'`eY, we m a y mention, that the carriages which were ordered te , p roceed (after setting down) to the south side of Westminsis?r-bridge, occupied a line from the Bridge to Kennington-cross (more than a mile.) The car riages which were to proceed after setting down their company to th e west side of London, occupied a line extending nearly to Kensington (a mile and a-half.) The carriages, which 'ere ordered to wait in the Strand (after setting down) ex tending (in double lines) to St. .Mary-le-Strand, and the car ' thag es which directed to wait in the Brideage-walk, in St. J a me s ' s Park, were occupied the whole line (in double rows) to Buckingham Palace. ILLUMINATIONS ON THE ROUTE. PICCADILLY. The appearance of this noble street was very imposing. It was sprinkled with a profusion of stars , cro wns, and Royal initials, in gas and oil. The Duke of Wellington's house at Hyde-park-corner displayed a brilliant crown, with the letters V. R. ; and the balcony in front of Devonshire House was not only illumin ated with great splendour, but was otherwise most tastefully decorated. The effect was magnificent ; the balcony was perhaps fifty feet inthe length, ueen" and along the front were the words Goa' j Q illuminated in oil lamps. ST. JAMES'S-STREET. Although in point of illumination Crockford has on former occasions made a more splendid e xhibition, yet, making allow ance for the necessity of providing accommodation for a large number of the fair and noble to view the procession, the in scription " Victoria Regina," in large letters, running alo g the whole front of the balcony, must he allowed to hare in a great measure compensated for the absence of the rich and mostly decorations for which on gala days this Club has been heretofore remarkable. 11-'bite's and Brookes's were also tastefully illuminated, die crown, star, laurel wreat hs, and the Royal initials. But a re again the elegant galleries and balconies, adorned as they wetoa with flags, flowers, and branches of laurel, took up the place o. f illuminated devices. However, the coup d'ceil of the whole street ;vas extremely splendid. Banting's was esinecially worthy of notice, exhibmbl iti ngems a brilliant star and crown, the initials V. R., and the e of si nce rity and peace. The whole decoration was very beautiful. PALL-gALL. Here also the display cf flags and the tapestried balconies left less than the usual space for lamps au:i gas jets ; still, we cannot think that any thing was lost in a - el magnificence of effect. The British Institution displayed stars, V. R , and bril liant j e ts o f gas round the laurel wreaths which form part of the architectural ornaments of the building. The Parthenon, the United University, the Ath st enwum, and the Carlton, were also splend id ; and we mu not forget Mr. Mott's ingenious and beautiful revolving Star. The Travellers' Club House was cornices,nillminated with oil lamps along the mouldings and as if for the Purpose of showing off, to the greatest advantage, one of the finest specimens of domestic architecture this metropolis c in boast of. The United Service displayed t he initials V. R. two stars —those of the Bath and the 't histle—with laurel wreaths. In Charing-cross and Pall-mall East there was a very grand display, every house being brilliantly illuminated, and de corated with a profusion of flags and laurel branches. WHITEHALL AND PARLIAMENT - The appearance of this line of street was singularly fling nifiecnt. The long range of richly adorned b R alcon in ies, bearing upon their fronts counteless star s, crowns, Royal itials, laurel branches, surpassed any exhibition of the kind we ever witnessed ; and the brilliancy of the scene was greatly ‘enhanced by the effect of the National Gallery in the distance, avltich was (as we might say) architecturally illuminated. Across the end of Downing.street was thrown a handsome Triumphal Arch, ering the inscription " ictoria Regina." The p Home Office displayed a Crown, V. V N., and wreaths of latarel. The Board of Trade—Festoons in oil lamps. The Reform Club magnificently illuminated, with " Victo xia," the Shamrock, Rose, and Thistle. The Horse Guarda—two Imperial Stars and a Crown. The Navy Pay Office—a Crown and Star, V. R. With the exception of the Board of Ordnance, the Ad miralty bore the palm foam rll the buildings in this route. A handsome balcony was elected upon the screen in front, and this was adorned with laurel b ranches in oil ; and on the prin cipal facade of the building itself there was a Crown and An chor supported by the Union Jack and Royal Standard, in oil lamp s , The effect was truly beautiful. ANOTISEN ACCOUNT. The gorgeous pageantry of the State procession wog not more attractive te the sight-loving multitude during the day than at night R -are the illuminations, which shed their parti coloured and dazzling lustre throughout all the principal streets and squares of the metropolis, and were continued through every intersecting thoroughfare until they reached the subarbau districts, where? tiwogl; less magnificent, they were scarcely less general. WESTMINSTER. Nlakimi our start from the neighbourhood of Westminster Abbey, the surroundink - Lulling; were lizhted up in a ta=tilul and effective style. The Rank° of the Westminster Sessions /louse sustained a large t tbleau, with Royal cyphers V. R , and an imperial star, with laurel branches, diamonds, and ics too.ns composed of oil to of ray and appropriately ar ranz.,: ray d :;oloairs. Io Gm= George -street, the office. of the Commissioners Of Churches and Charities exho,ited the initials V. R., with a crown in coloured lamps. The office of the MuniciFal Com missioners of Compensation was illuminated in a ld a manner, as was also the Earl Marshal's office. Ti , at of the Municipal Corporation Commissioners was a:iorred with a resplendent star. Lord Bexley's residence exhibited the Royal initials, a rich crown in relieve, composed of many coloured lamps. CANNON-ROW. The office of the East India Board of Control exhibited a large star con.p sed of party .coloured lamps ; and the " London Gazette" office a star of many coloured lamps. COC'KSPUR-STREET. Coeltspur street was brilliantly illuminated. Pontet, snuff parvuvor to the Royal Family, di played a radiate] gas s:ar of the order' of the garter, and wreaths. N. 12, Main, sh:rt maker, the initials V. IL, surmounted by an imperial projecting crown awl star in gas. Mr. Dalton, publisher, No. 28, a magnificent gas star, having in the centre an unique imperial crown. The Union Clubhouse a gorgeously gemmed imperial crown en a crimson cushion, supportei by a most ele , ant star, baying on either side the initial letters V.R., encircled Letween two wreaths of laurel. PALL-MALL EAST. itie=srs. Paul and Dominic Colnaghi, her Majesty's print sellers, a mo-t rLanificent large star of the Order of the Garter, having the motto of the order " Iloni snit qui mal y pease" round the centre, surmounted by a splendid imperial crown, and supported by a wreath of ross and lilies. . The University Club House—A splendid large imperial crown, tastefully jewelled with jem-eoloured lamps, sup port( d by a star of the Order cf the Garter, halving on either side the Ro:, al initials in amber-coloured lamps. The Royal Academy ( National Gallery).—The extensiva front portico was one b!az2 of light, the pillars and pediment being most tastefully hung with variegated lamps. The Society of British Artists, in Suff,lk-street, and Mr. Cooper, each a large crown in variegated lamps. The. Speaker's house in Carltonhouse-terrace exhibited a star with the Royal cyphers. The Russian Ambassador's re s Hence next door, was most superbly illuminated with yellow lamps from the top to bottom, having also a transparency of the Russian royal arms, and other devices. Several of the adjoining mansions were likewise illuminated. PALL MALL. The Oxford and Cambridge University Club, an immense radiated star, upwards of twenty feet in diameter, having in the centre the Royal initials V. R., surmounted by a promi nent imperial crown of great magnitude. On either side of the star was a very extensive scroll work, extending over the whole of the balcony, the entire being in brilliant gas. It had a very neat appearance, and was much admired. The Alliance Club-house, a most superb crown in varie gated lamps, supported by a Brunswick star, with on either side her Majesty's initials, V. R., in pure white lamps. The Ordnance-office, a most unique and extensive nation, consisting of upwards of 60,000 lamps. In the con tra of the building over the portico was a shield containing the arms of the Ordnance Department, consisting of three pieces of artillery and time balls, above which was a most Leautiful illustration of Purity in the representation of the opening of a white rcse, the whole being surmounted by an imperial crown of great magnitude, curiously jewelled with ruby, emerald, topaz, and pearl-coloured lamps. On either side of the crown was a star of the Order of the Garter, with, below them, another shield encircled by banners. Between both were the words " Victoria Regina," in Roman characters, at full length, on a crimson and blue drapery, extending the whole length of the centre of the building. On the front of the right wing was a large star of the Order of St. Patrick, having in the centre the shamrock, encircled by wreaths of laurel and oak leaves. On the left wing was a star of the Order of the Thistle, bear ing the national emblem in the centre, encircled by a similar wreath. Underneath each was the representation of a large piece of ordnance and a pile of shot. On either side of the wings were two firelocks crossed, and over them two Impe rial stars. Arranged with great taste, against the sides of the adjoining buildings on either side, as well as on the roof of the Ordnance Office, and on the gallery in front, were a num ber of flags and colours of different nations and descriptions, which gave the whole a most magnificent and unrivalled appearance. The Travellers' Club House, an illumination of a most chaste description, consisting of small white lamps most taste fully arranged round the numerous windows of the extensive building and over the pediments and sides of the grand en trance. The light reflected on the crimson seats and drapery of the gallery beneath gave it a very pretty effect, and it was also much admired for its neatness. The Carlton Club.—A most brilliant projecting imperial crown, supported by the Royal initials V. 12., having on either side wreaths of laurel ; the whole lighted with gas. The Athenrcurn Club-house.—A large bulging British crown, surmounting a very massive and ingeniously arranged scroll-work, consisting of the rose, shamrock, and thistle in tertwined together, and having on either side a star of large magnitude, with the Royal cipher V. R. on a raised ground in the centre of each, the whole in brilliant gas. The Senior United Service Club-house.—A large bulging British crown, tastefully gemmed with lamps of ruby and eme rald colours, having on oithrr side a large star (naval and mi litary) and supported by the Royal initials V. R. in pure white lamps, around which waa a tastefully arranged wreath of variegated lamps. ST. JAMES'S-SQUARE. Lord Lichfield's, No. 13, a large imperial crown curiously gemmed with jewels of various coloured lamps, having under neath the Royal initials, V. R., and a lozenge on either side in gold-coloured lamps. The Army and Navy Club-house, a most splendid display of gas, covering, the whole front of the house. It consisted of a pyramid, indicating strength, on the summit of which, on a beautifully illuminated ground, was emblazoned the arms of the club, encircled by wreaths of laurels, surmounted by an imperial crown, having a cross, the top emblematical of Church and State, on either side was a naval and military flag, and underneath ber Majesty's name, " Victoria," in a straight line, from which were pendent along the front of the balcony festoons of dowers, the lily being in the centre, to indicate purity. It had a most brilliant light, and was much admired. The Parthenon Club-house—A most brilliant illumination, consisting of an imperial projecting crown, having on either side a lozenge in variegated lamps, supported by the Royal initials V.R., having a star of Brunswick in the centre, the whole being encircled by laurel wreaths. On either side of the portico over the entrance was a splendid diamond of varie gated lamps with a circle of laurel in front, and along the balcony was a beautifully rich scroll-work of the roso, sham rock, and thistle entwined together, which was much ad ed. The Wyndham Club House.—A magnificent imperial crown, surmounting a star of the O. der of the Garter, with, under neath, the Royal initials V. R., in gas. The Stable-yard, ( St. James's Palace.)—The Duke of Sutherland's.—A most splendid illumination of variegated lamps, covering nearly the entire of the three extensive fronts of the building. Over the grand entrance was an enormous crown, surmounted by the ball and cross, in beautifully vat ie. gated lamps. The crown was full 20 feet in height, and was supported by the Royal initials V. R., ten feet high, in gold coloured lamps. On the side fronts in St. James's and tie Green Parks were also similar devices. ST. JAMES'S-STREET. The Guards' Club-house,•a most brilliant gas illumination, covering nearly the whole frontage, consisting of the Royal initials V. R., surmounted by an imperial projecting British crowx, and supported by a granade, with on either side a star, being the emblems of the three regiments of Guards. Creckford's Club-house, over the spacious gallery, which during the day had been occupied by a most brilliant assem blage of beauty and fashion, were encircled by tastefully ar ranged laurel wreaths, the words Victoria Regina in Roman characters, six feet high , illum inated with gold-coloured lamps, and extending along the whole length of frontage. VVllite'a Club-house, the Royal initials V. R., in pure white lamps, supported anti encircled by tastefully arranged wreaths of laurel, in green and geld coloured lamps, and sur mounted by a large projecting Regal crown in veriegated lamps. The St. James's Club-house ( Bond's), a brilliant display of gas, consisting of a large bulging imperial crown, sur mounting the initial letters V. R., curiously intertwined, laurel wreaths encircling the whole. i3oodle's Club-house, a very splendid illumination, consist ing of the Royal initials, V. R., in script characters, having in the centre the star of the Order of the Garter ; the whole being encircled and supported by elegantly arranged laurel wreaths of gi een and ruby lamps ; the fro nt of the bal cony, which runs the whole length of the extensive building, being also most tastefully decorated with lozenges and festoons of gold-coloured lamps. Arthur's Club-house, the initial ith letters V. R. having in the centre a large Brunswick star, w double wreaths of laurel intertwined together ; the whole in brilliant gas. Brookes's Club-house, a large projecting crows, uniquely gemmed with ruby and other coloured lamps , sur mountin g the Royal initials V. U., having a Brunswick star in the centre, the whole being encircled and supported by wreaths of laurel and t a stefully arraneed festoons of variegated lamp s. The Albion Club-house, the Royal initials, V. R., having in the centre a large St. George's star, surmounted by a large Imperial crown, beautifully jewelled with ruby and emerald coloured lamps. The St. James's Hotel, a splendid large star of the Order of the Garter, brilliantly lighted with gas. COVENTRY-STREET. Messrs. Feu!ding, Stratton, and Wilson, linendraper3, a very magnificent star, in brilliant gas, with the motto around, " Honi suit qui mal y pens , ." Messrs. Lambert and Rawlings, Jewellers, the letters V. R., surmounted by a magnificent star, in g i u. PRINCE'S-STREET. Mr. Hamlet, a inet splendid radiated star, surrounded by the motto " Hoed soit qui sY3al y pense," and surmounted by an imperial crown; beneath, and ei . .tending along the entire l en gth of the house, were large scrolls, all In brilliant gas. 01,11 hURLINGTON-STREET. The Earl of Ilchester, large star of the Order of the Garter, surmounting the initiat.i 7. R., with festoons in coloured lamps. Cour.t Loweaielm, the Swedish Amkssador, the Swedigh arms, surmounted by as imperial Swedish crown, the wholo encircled by laurel wreaths, with the Royal initials V. R. on either side, ia.c't)lptared lamps. TRE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 183 S. Covent-garden Theztre.—A large imperial crown, with the letters " V. R." in gas. The Haymarket . rheatre.—" V. R.," sur,nounted by an imperial crown, in coloured lamps. St. James's Theatre.—The Royal initials, with a magnifi cent ercwn in gas. New Strand Theatre.—A pediment supported by four Co rintiiirm pillars, and surmounted by an imperial crown, and in the centre a transparency. Astle3's.—A crown, with the letters " V. IL" and sur rounded by flags and banners. . . The Royal College cf Surgeons, Lineo very large projecting croon, over her Majesty's initials, and underneath a splendid star, in variegated lamps. The Foundling Hospital.--A handsome star between the letters " V. R.," and underneath, in large letters the word "patron" in variegated lamps. TOTTENHAM-COURT• ROAD, Mr. Marsh, saddler, New Cavendish- itrect—A transparency representing F•er Majesty on her white charger, in Windsor Park, kith a view of tha Cate in the distance. Above her Majesty's h'a I was a Glory surmounted by a crown, with the motto on a s;:roll, " May she ride happy throuzli THE AMBASSADORS' HOUSES. Ti a,,•? Turkish Arnbasv.dor's mansion, Regent's a very large Turkish star with the crescent, and two sma!ler stars in centre, and surrounded by large wreaths of laurel, all in b;illiant gas ; underneath the above was a very neat trans. parencv, representing the crest of the Sultan. His Excellency Baron do Biome, the tjaniAt Ambassador, Na. 72, Portland-pace, a very large crown, sarrnotLiting the lettera V. R., and on each side a magnificent star in coloured lamps. Prince Schwarvliburgh, the Austrian Ambassador, No. 10, Langliarn.place, was, without exception, the most splen did oil illumination of the night. The Sardinian Minister, No. 11, Lower Grosvenor-street, the initials V. R., with a most splendid projecting crown. Count Ludolf, the Ambassador Extraordinary from Sicily and Naples, No. 1, Gloucester -street, Portman-square, double rows of lamps, which presented a very pleasing ap pearance. Prince Esterh::zy, Chandos-street, Cavendish-square, pre sented a very splendid illumination, covering nearly the entire frontage, and consisted of the Royal initials, beautifully jew elled with emerald and ruby coloured lampa. SOUTH-STREET. Lord Holland, a splendid projecting British crown, beauti fully gemmed with variegated lamps, supported by a star of the Order of the Garter, and having on either side the initials of her Majesty, V. R., in gold-coloured lamps. Lord Melbourne, her Majesty's initials in large script cha ncters in amber-coloured lamps, supported by a large pro jecting imperial crown, moat tastefully jewelled with ruby and emerald-coloured lamps. OXFORD-STREET. Messrs. Wilson and Wilkinson, saddlers to her Majesty, No. 257. a very superb ster in vat legated lamps. Mr. Patterson, confectioner, &c., to the Queen, No. 203, a very excellent transparency, on either side of which were the letters V. R. ; the whole surmounted by a brilliant crown in gas. Mr. Ssnger, vender of patent medicines, No. 150, the Royal initials, V. R., in script characters, surmounted by a s t ar of the Order of the Garter, and surrounded on either side by immense wreaths of laurel, all in brilliant gas. Fladong's Hotel, No. 144, extending along the front of the blleony was an imperial Crown in variegated lamps, between the initials V. R. Mr. Adams, wine -merchant, No. 336, a very superb star of the Order of the Garter in variegated lamps. Mr. Nicholay, furrier, &c., No. 82, a brilliant gas star, of very large dimensions, entirely covering the front of the house. Mr. Hayward, lace-manufacturer, No. 81, a very large and bulging star, surround e d by wreaths of l aure l, g all in bril liant gas. The Pantheon, the Royal initials, bet veen which Ives placed a star of the Order of the Garter, the whole surmounted by a Royal crown in variegated lamps... SOHO-SQUARE. Mr. Arrowsmith, hydrographer to her Majeaty, No. 9, a very superb projecting star between the letters V. IL, all bril liantly lighted with gas. Mr. Marshall, upholsterer, No. 30, a superb star between the Royal initials V. R., and surmounted by an imperial crown, the whole tastefully arranged with lamps of various hues. SOUTH AUDr,EY-STREET. Earl Cawdor, a large imperial crown, in richly variegated lamps, having on eith:r side the Royal initials V. R. in gold coloured lamps. l'he illuminations of the districts of Greek-street, Soho, St. George, Bloomsbury, and the neighbourhood, including High Holborn, were very general, and in keeping with the gran deur of those in the other parts of the metro') ;his. REGENT-STREET. The Argyll Repesitory, No. 252, an Imperial projecting crown, in variegated lamps, surmounting the Royal initials, V. R., in gold-coloured lamps. Mr. Turrell, bookseller, No. 250, a radience of uncommon brilliancy over the Royal arms, with her Majesty's initials, V. R., in gas. Messrs. Lewis and Allenby, silk-mercers to the Queen, No. 195, her Majesty's initials, V. R., in script characters, having in the centre a large imperial crown, surrounded by a radience, and supported by wreaths of laurel, with, on either side, a brilliant star ; the whole in splendid gas. Messrs. Ackermann, printsellers, No. 191, a splendid trans parency, representing Britannia drawn in a triumphal chariot, with several martial figures holding a crown over her head. Messrs. Hodge and Lowman, linen drapers, Nos. 256, 258, and 960; along the entire front of the extensive premises were the words " God save the Queen," in large Roman characters, above which was a large radiated star, the whole lighted up with pure white lamps. Mr. Ackermann, printseller, two transparencies; one repre senting a certain well known character, named John Bull, sit ting on Magna Charta, in the attitude of rejoicing, and sur rounded by grwesque figures of Peace, Plenty, and Happi ness, while at his feet lie a cornucopia and a number of bags of gold coin ; over his head was a wine bowl surrounded by Bacchanalian demigods, above which was a scroll on which were inscribed the words " May her reign belong and happy." On the other transparency was " The Queen, God bless her." Messrs. Saunders and \Volley, decorators to the Queen, No. 170 ; above the magnificent shop-front was a splendid me dallion portrait of her Majesty if a large size, in pure white lamps, within a chyle of pearl-coloured lamps, the whole being on a cushion of crimson velvet, supported by a wreath of flowers, among which the lily and the rose were conspicuous. The Quadrant was most tastefully decorated by well ar ranged festoons along the b a l con i es over t h e w h ole of the shops on either side, to which tassels of flowers were att ac h e d . At either entrance sere the Royal initi a l s , V. R., in amber coloured lamps. Messrs. Howell and James, silk-mercers and foreign ware housemen.—These extensive premises were one entire blaze of gas. BROOK-STREET, GROSVENOR-SQUARE. Mivart's Hotel, consisting of four large houses, at which ars residing the Duke d'Ossuna and the Marquis de Miraflores, the Spanish Envoys Extroordinary ; the Prince Putbus, the Prussian Envoy, and the Prince de Capua, was one blaze of light, and was decidedly the most splendid illumination we witnessed during our perambulations. On the Brook -street side were five brilliant stars of various orders over the parlour windows, and two large ones, one over each portico of t h e entrances. Along the balcony running the vehole length of the extensive premises were most tastefully arranged in festoons, with tassels pendent, and at either end of the house a large imperial star, each encircled by large wreaths of laurel. On the centre of the premises was her Majesty's name, " Victo ria," in large characters, and above it the arms of Spain, eight feet high, surmounted by an imperial projecting crown five feet high, with four large wreaths of laurel round them, and on each side a large Brunswick star. On the Davies -street side were the arms of Prussia, and on the centre of the house above it a very large star. On either side were two Prussian eagles, and the initials of the King of Prussia, F'. R. on the breast of each. Around each eagle were too wreaths of laurel, and along the balcony, as on the other side, were fes toons with tassels. The whole being lighted with brilliant gas presented a most extraordinary light, the reflection of which was visible at some distance from the spot, which during the evening was visited by several thousands of per sons, attracted from all parts by the unusual magnificence of the illumination. The " Barley.mow," Mount-street, Grosvenor -square, V. R., and a Star of large dimensions, in brilliant variegated lamps. ALBEMARLE-STREET. The Alfred Club.house, a very magnificent bulging crown, surmounting the Royal initials V. R., and encircled by weaths and scrolls, all in gas. The Pulter,ey Hotel, the residence of the Marquis l 3 rignolc, the Sardinian Ambassador, was most splendidly illuminated; the device consisted of a magnificent transparency, twelve feet square, representing the Sarninian Arms, and the supporters ; over the centre was a magnificent Imperial Cro;vn, and on either side a superb star of the Order of the Garter, the whole encircled by wreaths and festoons of laurel in beautifully variegated lamps. Grillon's Hotel presented one entire blaze of light, from a gas illumination of considerable extent ; it consisted of a very magnificent star of the Order of the Garter at each end of-tbo house, between which were the Royal init'als " V. R." sur mounted by an imperial crown of great magnitude, the whole festooned with wreaths. JR RMYN-STRE ET. The Brunswick Hotel, a superb star of the Order of the Garter, with festoons of variegated lamps, extending from one end of the house to the other. PORTLAND-PLACE. Marshal Soult, the French Ambassador, an illumination which covered almost the entire front of the hous, co nsisting of an enormous shield, representing the arms of France, in the centre of which were the initials L. P. surrounded by the motto lionneur et Patrie,: and encircled by very large branches of laurel wreaths. On each side were rows of tri coloured flags, and on the top the crown of France, the whole surmounted by her Majesty's initials V. R. in variegated lamps. His Grace the Duke of Richmond, No. 51, a m agnificent imperial crown surmounting the Queen's initials. The Russian Ambassador, No. 23, a very large spread Eagle, in white lamps, holding in one claw a sprig of myrtle and in the other a fleur-de-lis. A half-circle, c omposed of lozenges extended over the top,'and beneath were wreaths of ILurel, with, on either side, the letters V. R. in variegated lamps. His Excellency the Brazilian Ambassador, No. 36, York terrace, Regent's-park, a large shield of a green group 1, in the centre of which was the representation of a globe, yellow lamps, surrounded by pure white stars. On each site were wreaths of roses, lilies, and laurel ; on the summit the imperial Brazilian crown, with the Royal initials, V. R., ia script characters and variegated lamps. GROSVENOR-PLACE. Baron Munchausen, the Hanoverian Ambassador, No. 44, a splendid white horse, the emblem of Hanover, with over the entrance a large prominent British crow,' in variegated lamps, encircled by laurel wreaths. THE THEATRES. The Italian Opera.—A Corinthian portico, consis ing of four pillars, surmounted by the word " Victoria," in large let ters, and an imperial crown. On either side were two stars in variegated lamps, and the Royal initials V. R. in gas. Eirw . y,lane Theatre.—The Royal initials V. R , sur mounted by an imperial crown, with a star undernwh, the whole encircled b 7 wreaths of inure! in lams, STRAND. His Grace the Duke of Northumberland, Northumberland house, a magnificent imperial crown, surmounting the Royal initia!s, V. R., and underneath a large St. George's star in variegated lamps, the whole on a very extensive scale, and very much admired. Lk - mloa Tea Company, No. 3, a transparency, having the Ilords " The angel Queen, buzza ! 1 I" surrounded by coloured lamps. The Golden Cross Hotel, a very superb radiated star in brilliant gas; likewise a transparency of the usual emblems of England, introducing a like,less of her Majesty. The Lowther Bazaar, No. 35, a large star, with the Royal initials. The house was decorated with flags and banners of various descriptions. The British Fir,'-office, No. 428, a very large crown, with the letter V. in the centre, and surrounded by wreaths of Lure! in coloured lamps, the windows being &so illuminated with lamps. _ _ Ackerman's Repository, No. 96, a very large transparency over a gas crown, having in the centre an excellent bust of her Majesty, designed after the picture of her Majesty by Swandale, and underneath the Royal arms. At the top in a reroll was the motto— " Great and glorious, firm and free, Still victorious may she be." Exeter-hall, a very handsome crown, in lamps. Somerset-house, the Royal initials in very large characters, with two enormous stars of the Order of the Garter and the ortler of the Thistle, surmounted by an imperial projecting crown of extraordinary dimensions ; the whole composed of brilliant gas within varieeated lamps. This was one of the most splendid illuminations of the evening, and excited uni versal attention. THE NEWSPAPERS. The Sun newspaper-office, a splendid star, with the initials V. R., beautifully wreathed in gas. An immense banner, the breadth of the street, with a crown and motto, " Long live the Queen," and a very fine rose, shamrock, and thistle to correspond. The banner also contained the words " Coronation Sun." The Globe newspaper-office, a large star, with V. R. The Courier newspaper-office, the initials V. R., with a handsome star netween, and surmounted by an imperial crown, in variegated lamps. The Morning Post office, an immense imperial crown, handsomely gemmed and jewelled with emerald and ruby coloured lamps, encirclee by wreaths of the rose, shamrock, and thistle; beneath were two imperial stars, containing in the centre the Royal initials, one surrounded by the motto Honi soil mal y pease, the other Dicu et mon Droit, in coloured and variegated Limps. The Morning Chronicle office, the Royal initials V. R , on both sides of which were wreaths of laurel, bearing on the tops two stars of the Order of the Garter, the whole sur mounted by an imperial crown in brilliant gas. The Morning Herald office, a splendid crown, star, and V. R., in gas. The Times office, a V., a splendid bulging crown, R., and variegated lamps. Morning Advertiser office, the word Victoria at full length, surmounted by two stars and a crown ; the whole in gas, and tastefully enwreathed. Barker's Newspaper advertising-office, a gas star. John Bull office, a star and crown, with the initials V. R. in lamps. Sunday Times office, a crown in lamps. Dispatch office, V. R. in lamps. " Bells Weehly Messenger, a crown and variegated lamps. Standard office, a star and V. R. in gas. The Observer office, the letters V. R., very large, in script characters, with a military star in the centre, on either side wreaths of laurel, and a handsome scroll at the bottom in coloured lamps. Mr. W. H. Smith, stationer, No. 192, a magnificent star of the Order of the Garter in brilliant gas. THE APOTHECARIES' -HALL. This establishment was very tastefully illuminated, having the Royal initials, encircled by wreaths of variegated lamps, and surmounted by a crown. In St. Paul's Churchyard, the northern side most abounded with decorations ; Hitchcock and Rogers had a large transpa rency representing Fame crowning a bust of the Queen, legend " England's Rose," with a star on each side. Stewart exhibited the regal initials the Coburg eagle in a rich circle of blue lamps. Morrison had an elegant crown. In Newgate-street there were many neat devices, and the General Post Office attracted much notice : a crown in bold relief, surrounded with olive branches, V. R., star, &c., in gas jets. Goldsmiths' Hall had four gas stars. In Aldcrsgate-street, the Three Cups Inn and the London House were handsomely lighted, the latter with the word " RA-juice." The line of Cheapside, the Poultry, Cornhill, and Leaden hall -street, exhibited a great variety of very splendid devices. Mercers' Hall was a blase of lamps; Sadlers' Hall, the Atlas Fire 01lice, and other buildings, were very striking. Guildhall was particularly so from the top of King-street, the outlines of the Gothic architecture being defined by lamps. The Man sion House had V. R., a crown and star, intermixed with wreaths. The Globe Fire Office, which stands well fur effect, had a rich crown and initials. The Bank was much admired. A row of stars, in gas jets, rising from the palisade in front, and along Prince's -street, about 12 feet apart ; in the grand front the stars were connected by a double row of festoons of variegated lamps, lit by gas. 'The East India-house was richly illuminated, and in ex cellent taste ; immediately below the pediment ran an ara besque ornament, the length of the portico, having in the centre a wheatsheaf, with a cornucopia on each side, and a wheat sheaf at each end ; between the pillars, which were encircled with lamps, were the imperial crown, the letters V. R. and stars filling each interval, with wreaths, &c.; festoons of lamps ran from one end of the building to the other; at the top double rows of lamps, surrounding the windows at the bottom ; at the upper end of each wing was a lhurel branch. DE LA RUE'S—BUNHILL-ROW. A beautiful embossed star, six feet square; the rays in varie gated gold, silver, and coloured foils—producing a most ex traordinary and novel effect. On the Southwark side of London. bridge a rant and flag staff, erected on one of the warehouses, was illuminated to the to p, and had a pretty effect. The borough was very gene rally and brilliantly illuminated, there being a serves of very e legant devices, and many of the houses lighted with candles. Barclay's brewhouse had a rich anchor and crown. From London-bridge eastward, as far as Woolwich, the Thames presented a very gay appearance ) the flags of diffe rent nations adorned the shipping throughout the upper and lower Pools. The principal waterside premises were orna mented with flags, and pieces of ordnance were discharged from unmerous wharfs during the day. The revenue cutter in Bugsby's hole repeated the salute of 21 guns when the crown was placed upon her Majesty'sh.ad, and was answered by the guns at her Majesty's arsenal at Woolwich. The guns of the Tower were fired at daybreak, and when the ceremony of the coronation was completed a display of fireworks took place on the hill in the evening. _ _ Aldgate, Lower Wapping, and Shadwell were generally illuminated with various small devices. The Pavilion and G.:Trick theatres were also illuminated. At the ancient villages of Bow and Bromley an excellent dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding was provided for 1,400 poor persons, n early 2001. having been collected by the inhabitants for the purpose of doing honour to her Majesty. The dinner took place in the open road, and it was a fete champetre of a novel description. Iu Limehouse the illuminations and display of Hugs were good. The display of flags in St. George's East, Wapping, and Shadwell was very numerous, and made a gay appearance ; but all these places during the day were nearly deserted of the inhabitants, who had migrated to the west end of London to see the procession and festivities there. In Woolwich the illuminations were more general than we had observed elsewhere. The Rifle Brigade and the Ma rines were marched at three o'clock in the morning from the barracks, with their bands playing " God save the Queen," through the town, and embarked in steamers provided for them, in which they proceeded to Westminster, to assist in the duties of the military at the Coronation. THE CORONATION. [FROt4 OUR MUSICAL coatalsroNDENT.] On our a rr i va l w i t hi n the ch o i r o f t h e Abb ey, at a b out eight o'clock , i ts wa ll s pr esented a s t r iki ng contrast to the scene of bu st l e an d an xiety pasing in every p ar t o f t h e crowded m e t ropo li s, t h rou gh whi c h we h a d ta k en our course. A very sm a ll port i on, comparatively, of the i mmense t h rong which aft erwards crow d e d t h e venera bl e f a b r i c, h a d yet arrived.- The long narrow galleries extending throughout the building, ov er t h e g othic archways, at this period con tained a larger proportion of company (the ladies most elegantly attired) than the other galleries. The two large galleries erected for the Members of the House of Commons, et the East -end of the choir were entirely empty. The side galleries, as well as the narrow ones, before alluded t 3, already contained a goodly show of ladies, whose splendid attire contrasted we ll with the showy military uniforms and Court dress es o f t h e gen tlemen. The area of the c h o i r , an d the scats on eac h s id e h a d scarcely a single tena n t. The scene, h owever, w as gradually changed from its sombre and listless hue to one of unrivalled magnificence and spirit. The Peeresses in their splendid robes and elegantly-becoming ermine capes, tlicse of highest rank with their long trains sweeping the costly earpetting of the Abbey floor, began to arriv e in rapid succession. Gorgeous military and naval uniforms, both English and foregn, inter. mingled with t h e still more sum pt uous , but of a more an ti- Tilted model, of the heralds, pages, and other officials in attendance, b ecame now f re quent on the scene ; and in pro portion as the splendour of the whole increased, the bustle and motion that ensued set ell attempts at detail, from the vosition in Which we were placed, at utter defiance. At about half past nine o'clock the Members of the House of Commons began to enter the lower of the spacious galleries provided for their reception at the east end of the choir. . --- They arrived in rapid ssucceseroomeand- - appeared- to- us -to take their seats without any regard to order or preceder.ce. The Speaker, however, occupied a teat prepared for him in the centre of the first row, and was early in his place. By ten o'clock the lower gallery was completely filled. The leading feature of this large assemblage of gentlemen ap . peered to us to be the scarlet uniforms in whieh a very prepon derating number of them were clothed, and which seemed to us to be strangely out of character in the representative body of a nation constituted as Great Britain is. Th e u n if o rms w orn by them, or at least a large portion of them, were probably those of Deputy Lieutenants of Counties, an office borne by • numerous country gentlemen of wealth and station. The upper gallery began to fill when there was no longer conve nient room in the lower one, but was never crowded throughout the proceedings. It was at the summit of this last mentioned gallery that a stage covered with rich hangings, terminating in gold lace, was erected for the band of trumpets, whose duty it was to I take a leading part in the superb ceremonial about to be en tered upon. They were, we understand, fifteen in number, and were most gorgeously arrayed in the magnificent scarlet and gold dresses of the Household. Above them was placed their kettle-drums. The trumpets were led, as was stated in our account of the rehearsal on Tuesday, by Mr. Harper. \Ve are not aware, by the bye, whether this gentleman is the appointed master of the band of the Household Trumpets. \Ve rather think he is not, but his appearance in such a station at the present ceremonial, is a tacit admission that the appoint ment ought to be his, he being the only individual in the whole range of the musical profession competent to fill it. Nothing could be imagined more magnificently grand than the appearance of these two galleries, filled, as they were, with gentlemen. When, however, it is considered that this body comprises an absorbing proportion of the talent, so much of the public spirit, and so much of the wealth of the nation, mere external appearance sinks into utter insignificance. At about ten o'clock, at which period the choir may be said to have been well filled, the deep booming of the artillery stationed in St. James's Park, the reports from which actually shook the windows of the Abbey, &Le:mimed that her Majesty had left the Palace. The effect of the first gun was perfectly electric upon the immense throng now assembled within the sacred walls. A solemn silence of a few seconds, was succeeded by the buzzing of human voices for several minutes. On the termination of the firing of the guns, Sir George Smart, the conductor; seunded the organ, in a series of sustained chords, for the purpose of affording to the baud an opportunity for tuning their instruments. At this period the orchestra was filled with the musicians in their splendid scarlet and gold uniforms, flanked (to use a military phrase) by the choristers attired in white sur plices, and fronted by the talented assemblage of ladies and gentlemen composing the semi-chorus. Amongst the shigers we observed several gentlemen wearing cloaks of scarlet cloth, a badge of their rank, we presume, as doctors of music. The uniforms of Sir George Smart, Mr. N. Cra mer, the leader, and Mr. Knyvett, were each distinguished from the rest by the addition of a splendid pair of gold epau lettes. The orchestra itself was a handsome erection. The desks were upon solid ornamental pillars, and a gilded angel holding a book was on the back of each desk. A temporary organ, in front of which were placed the splendid Tower drums, played by Mr. Chipp, terminated the whole. The ap pearance of the orchestra and performers was most superb and imposing. The morning had been gloomy and threatened rain, but soon after ten a highly cheering effect was produced by a gleam of sunshine entering the choir through one of tl.e south eastern windows, conveying to the company assembled the gratifying intelligence that fine weather accompanied the pro gress of her Majesty to the Abbey, and that the congregated thousands of her subjects would be enabled to enjoy the spMn did sight in comparative comfort. The brilliancy of the sun increased, and, diffusing a flood of light around, gave addi tional splendour to the gorgeous scene. All now was bustle on the floor of the choir. The Peeresses and other distinguished personages who before-wandered about in seine little confusion, were marshalled. to their si tuations by attendant heralds and pages. The entrance of the various Foreign Ambassadors, in their superb na tional costumes, accompanied by their respective suites gave great interest at this period to the splendid scene. Much curiosity was excited at the appearance of each individual, and an extraordinarary anxiety evinced amongst the unlearned, to know who the respective parties were. \Ve observed one gentleman repeatedly levelling a most formidable looking ter lescope, from one of the narrow galleries. Marshal Soult's appearance with his suite, created quite " a sensation." At about twenty minutes before twelve o'clock, the firing of the guns a second time announced the arrival of her Majesty and the procession at the Abbey, and shortly after a loud clapping of hands was heard to proceed from that part of the Abbey in the vicinity of the grand western entrance. This continued for a very considerable time. At a quarter to twelve o'clock the procession began to enter the Choir. As soon as her Majesty had stepped within, and came in sight of the bril liant assemblage, Sir George Smart gave the signal, and ti:e powerful orchestra, consisting, together with the chores, of about four hundred performers, led off the symphony of Attwood's magnificent Coronation Anthem. Nothing could be conceived more appropriate. to the occasion than this fine composition. The introduction, at the commencement of the national melody, delicately as it has been done by the composer, is peculiarly effective. The anthem was played and sung con amore, and added materially to the solemn feeling engendered on so important an occasion. Still we have heard it better played. There was an apparent want of firmness in parts, which we attributed to the per formers having their attention distracted by the splendid scene before them. The voices, too, sounded weak, in com parison with the instrumental force. Immediately after the Queen had passed down the choir to her station near the altar, the King's scholars of 'Westminster School, who were posted in a part of the choir assigned to them, shouted simultaneously a number of times (we believe nine) " Vivat Victoria Regina." This ceremony had better have been omitted. 'lke boys certainly had practised their parts well, and kept good time. But their voices sounded harsh and grating. It was in effect a mechanical effort, and the effect was not that of warm and hearty cordiality. The whole affair seemed to us to border upon the ludicrous. The general " acclamation" told far better. The voices blended well together, and there was a warmth and eager ness in it that seemed to come from the heart. When the acclamations had been repeated by the Peels and Commons on th e " Recognition" of her Majesty, Sir George Smart waved a small flag to the trumpets ir. the east gallery—he having received a similar signal from, we believe, one of the Heralds stationed at the south-west transept. They answered the signal of Sir George by instantly com mencing " God save the Queen. 7 The national melody was much better played by the trumpets than at the rehearsal, and had a most bold and martial effect. We could readily distin guish the masterly and powerful style of Mr. Harper, the leader ; some of his coadjutors, however, played a little out of tune, and did not seem to have been selected judiciously. The service then proceeded. The " Sanctus," the composition of Sir George Smart (composer to her Majesty's Chapels Royal) was remarkably well played and sung. In the opening symphony, the most delicious and characteristic effect was produced by the trum pets, horns, and trombones playing sustained chords in a sub dued tone. Sir George had displayed much judgment and great professional skill and knowledge of the capabilities and effects of those instruments in the mode of their introduction, and the exquisite style of the performance attained everything the composer could have anticipated. In the responses to the com mandments the voices of the choristers did not sound to us suffi ciently full and rich in combination. The chaunt itself was simple and effective, but we should have been better pleased to have heard it sung with more point and certainty. The next feature of the ceremonial, as far as we could dis tinguish from our position, from which the minor details were scarcely discernible, was the "sermon." Of this we could not hear one word. The grand chaunt " Come Holy Ghost" was accompanied by the organ only. The organ (a temporary one) did not sound to us as one of sufficient power for such an occasion. The chaunt was sung, us chaunts too frequently are, in a hurried and rather careless manner. Handel's Coronation anthem " Zadok, the Priest," was sung with great spirit, and had a most splendid effect. The organ, however, did not combine well with the band. It was rather flat. The splendid Tower drums had a magnificent effect in this chorus, and the full power of their deep and mellow tone was brought out by Mr. Chipp. The imposing ceremonial proceeded, but, as we have already; stated, the details, except in an occasional striking feature, were scarcely observable to us from the height and distance of our station, and must be gathered from accounts that appear or have appeared in other parts of our paper. Such a feature was, however, now about to take place, and its su perb effect was far beyond what the mostfervid imagination could have anticipated. We allude to the placing the Crown upon the head of her Majesty. At the very instant, as if by magic, that the Crown came in contact with the brow of our gracious Sovereign, the first gun of the royal salute from the heavy ar tillery in the park was heard to reverberate through the vaulted roof of the sacred edifice. Before its deep stash crashing sound had ceased to re-echo through the building, the signal was waved to the trumpeters in their lofty station, and their mar tial strains rang through fretted roof and aisle, accompanied by the sonorous beat of the doubling drum. A deafening acclamation of " Long live Queen Victoria" broke spontaneously from her gratified subjects of every rank and of either sex. Waving of handkerchiefs, and clapping of hands succeeded. These en. thusiastic demonstrations continued many minutes, and were several times repeated, each time with additional fervour and increased zeal. To describe such a scene was far beyond the power of the most vigorous and practised pen. The general effect was most superb, and can never be effaced from the memory of those who were fortunate enough to -be witnesses to it. As soon as some cessation bad occurred to the loyal demonstrations of her Majesty's subjects assembled within the Abbey, the orchestra commenced the anthem " The Queen shall rejoice." Coming in as it did in so singularly appro priate a situation, its effect was indeed magnificent, Here again we had to notice the powerful effect of the superb Tower drums, which was even beyond that of the former anthem. Boyce's " Te Deum" is a composition of considerable in terest, and we should probably have admired it mnoh on other occasions. It was well sung, but not particularly effective now. The Queen at about this period was attended from the chair in which she wes crowned - to the one plar!ed in an elevated position, in vyLich she received the hsr. - ...sge of the Peers and other distinguished personages. While this was geiug on, the Grand Almoner distributed the coins by handfuls to all. parts of the choir. A good deal of cenf;:sion, and indeed, if we may on EP solemn an occasion make use of a colloquial phrase, a considerable portion of fun was caused by this dis tribution. Gentlemen and ladies, of the highest rank and station, seemed to us to contend 7 as evrerly for the vr i ze as ethaar-ean,est of_ herMi!jestys subjects-could have done. The youthful pages, however, - seefned to us to grellesr advantage s in the scramble that over end over again toralirlace. WC frequently saw - these-young - gentlemen on their knees, collecting the pieces .that ha•l slipped- through the fingers of their elder but no less eage:r competitors. We observed ore lady, drank doubtless, eagerly snatch a gentleman's hat, and extend it anxiously forward, in her endeavours to secure some portion of the silvery sliewer falling profusely :around her. Shortly dter this Knyvett's anthem " This is the (Jaye" conducted by the composer himself, was sung and played. Wa . liked it much better than et the rehearsal. The instrumeme t Ilion is msnagcd with consHerable skill, and the whole had a spirited effect. The last mevement is decidedly the best, and has the most features of novelty. When the " Homage" had concluded, another flourish of trumpets rang from the eminence so often alluded to, and the acclamations were repealed. The Queen then proceeded with her attendants to the altar, and the Communion service was gone through. Whe n this bad termin a t e d, H an d e l' s magnificent " Hallelujah Chorus" was played and sung in as fine a style as it had ever been before heard. The effect of the female voices was re. markably fine. The " Blessing" took place shortly afzer this, and her gra cious Majesty, with her attendants, in procession left the choir. Handel's occasional overture was played at this period. It vas performed far better than at the rehearsal. We had no thing to complain of now in regard to the tru m p e t s , M r. H arper having been s e nt Er from the pl!eiy, by Sir Georee Snaart, to take his station in the orchestra during the Hallelejeli Chorus, and the Occasional. The other leadieg inatruteentai parts were also most decidedly played, and more effectively sus tained than on the occasion referred to. The company then began to leave the choir. On our quitting the Abbey, at a quarter before four o'clock, we found that the Queen still rem-tined within the building, occupied, we presume, in changing her robes, anti in taking the tefreAments rendered necessary by the long and fatiguing ceremonial through which she had passed with so much spirit and efficiency. Her Majesty's carriage, drawn by the eieht cream-coloured horse', was standing in Dean's_yard, anti the Royal escort of Life Guards, with a large number of the Royal servants were drawn up on the Green of Dean's Yard, used by the Westminster Scholars as their play ground. Thus concluded the unrivalled display of loyalty and mag nificence in the Abbey. • The particulars of the return of her Majesty and the Procession to Buckingham Palace will be collected from ether sources. HENLEY ON THAMES-THURSDAY. (FROM A COP:RESPONDENT. Some places have celebrated the Coronation with illumina tions and sports, others with fire-works and much unsatisfac tory expense; but the Coronation here was celebrated to the credit of the town in as memorable, lasting, joyous and ac ceptable a manner as could be produced, and in whatever has born done the testa of the giver has been dispensed in the manner in which it was given, and must have afforded a p!easure long to be remembered by a class of persons whose opportunities of enjoyment occur hut seldom. About two o'clock 2,000 persons sat down to a dinner of hot roast beef and plum-pudding. The number of tables was fifty-one, C#C- Cumiag the whole space of the market-place. On each table was placed a diffarent fig, to enable every person by his ticket (painted the same) to find his place readily. On the Mayor, Mr. Crouch, taking his seat at the head of the centre table in a very tasty chair of pink and white, the following grace was chamited " Lord thy bounties now bestowed, Let us share with grateful joy, Feasting on thy gifts below, Let thy praise our thoughts employ. Lord on all thy blessings pour, Let us all thy name adore." After grace, the operation of knife and fork commenced, and we never recollect seeing so many happy faces emigre gated together, as were visible on this occasion. At the con elusion the following grace was chaunted Lord of Hosts, whose bounties flowing, Ever praise thy liberal hand, On this day thy love bestowing, Fill with joy our happy land. " On our festal shod thy blessing, Lord, on this auspicious day, Our loyalty and love possessing, Long may Queen Victoria sway. " Glorious Lord, our thoughts inspiring, Loud to thee our voices raise, Let our hearts with ardour firing, Bless thy name, and hymn thy praise." The whole company then standing, sang " God save the Queen," of which two thousand copies were printed, and dis tributed at the different tables. A beautiful prayer, compiled from the Coronation service, was also printed, and distributed at every house in the town the day previous, the gift of a lady. At the top of the Mayor's table, in the centre, was a large pink banner, with white silk trimmings, and th e wor d s Victoria, England' s Q ueen an d England'sglory," supported on each side by pi n k an d white flags. O n t h e obelisk at the bottom of the tables waved a large blue and white banner, and on the Church and Town-hall Union Jacks and strea.m ers ; indeed, nearly the a - hole of the-houses, from the Church to the top of the market-place, were decorated with flags and. banners, bearing various devices ; the word Victoria, in green fancy letters on a pink ground, extending the whole length of the Post-office, Mai very conspicuous. About four o'clock the band played front the dinner tables to the river, where a large congregation of persons were assembled to witness the va rious aquatic amusements for which a sepatnite subscription had been collected by the young men of the town. Much mirth and hilarity was occasioned in viewing the contending parties in the different races, and the music playing about on the river it, a boat, kept the company till a late hour : at six o'clock, about six hundred childran of the diffarent schools ( Church and Chapel), proceeded to Phyllis Court, wher e they were regaled with cake and wine, and witnessed the ascent of a large Montgolfier balloon, sixty yards in circum ference, which ascended very slowly, and filially descended in Remenimm Park. This department was under the superin tendence of the ladies, of the Town, who collected their own subscriptions, and managed their task with pleas.nre to them selves, and gratification of their juvenile visitnints. At night a few illuminated th e i r houses, and those ono, from p r i nc i p l e, truly, refraine dsay, f Atte ront joy so d was u ing we niv rsal e re riot mo/osted— so t h at,use may COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT. (raga oun OWN CORRESPONDENT.) CORONATION FESTIVITIES. Belyen smiled upon us this day, though each day precoding it had rain and gloomy weather. Party politics were forgotten, wad all diffTence of creeds.—all business was susrended ; and at an early hour the fronts of the houses were dressed with evergreens and flowers—the streets hung with flags and ban ners. The vessels of the R. Y. S. were decorated with colours, as were the foreign ships in the Roads. Two thou sand persons were supp:ied with beef, bread, and strong ale. At noon salutes were fired afloat and on shore ; at three o'clock the children of the different Sunday schools walked in procession through the town, led by the brass and cl , .rionet binds; in the first line were tho ministers of the different churches and chapels, follotve'l by 800 children, 100 of whom bore garlands and silk banners, with numerous appropriate in-. scriptions, the whole of whom took tea and plum cake in a field fitted up for the occasion. The tradesmen dined together at the diff , rent inns, and in the evening there was a general muster of all that was pretty at the ball at the TQWD-hall ; the hall was lighted with variegated lamps, forminl, a s t ar in the center of the letters V. IL, covering the whole south front. The Squadron-house was lighted up n a similar man ner, and had a very pretty appearance fro m the Parade and the sea, as had the fire-worits let 1 . ;1"1 - during- the evening. Such a day of general rejoicing 1zP,, 3 not been known in this little town for many, many ye..ar-, All were anxious to show their good wishes to our young Queen ; every tongue cried— ,' Long and happy may she reign." ARR'. VALS OF ROYAL YACHTS. JUNE 24, 7A. 45sr.—The Cynthia, cutter, Richard F ran k_ laud, Esq., I . roin Guernsey. sr. M. —Hebe, cutter, A. Corbet, Esq., from Southampton. 6. P. M. —Antelope, cutter, Colonel Markham, from Ramsgate. JUNE 25, 2r.m.—The Lord of the Isles, cutter, James Weld, Esq., from Southampton. JUNE 26, 3r. M.--The Spider, cutter, Algernon Greviile, Esq., from the Eastward. 7A.m.—The Neuha, cutter, Sir John B. Walsh, Bart., from St. Helen. JUNE 27, 7A M.—The Columbine, cutter, Jas. Smith Barry, Esq., from Guernsey and Coast of France. Fresh breeze, W. S W. JUNE 28, IP.m.—Thc Antelope, cutter, from CherbCLlP3ll. SAILINGS. JUNE 26, ]r. M. -_The Antelope, cutter, Colonel Markham, for Cherbourgh. JUNE 23, 2r.m.—The Witch, cutter, Sir Jos. Copley, Bart., for Guernsey. WeatLer very fine, with a fresh breeze from W. N. W. YACHTS AT AND ABOUT THE STATION. CUTTERS.—The Kestrel, Ccmmodore, Earl of Yarborough ; Therese, Sir B. Graham, Bart. ; Witch, Sr Jos. Co l ley, Bart. ; Heron, Fortescue Horner, Esq. ; Hebe, A. W. Cor bet, Esq. ; Cynthia, Richard Frankland, Esq. ; Lord of the Isles, James Weld, Esq. ; Alarm, Joseph Weld, Esq. ; Spider, Algernon Greville, Esq. ; Albatross, Phillip Gell, Esq. ; Pryche, Chas. Pratt, Esq. ; Neuha, Sir John B. Walsh, Bait.; Columbine, J. Smith Barry, Esq. ; Zephyr, G. Bentinck, Esq. ; Zedora, G. Paterson, Esq. : Dolphin, Ch sch allen,ooner, E G. H. A c k ers , E sq . ; Noma, ditt o , S tep h en sq. IN HARBOUR (FITTING OUT.) The Wanderer, schooner, 'l'. W. Beaumont, Esq.; Aurora, cutter, William Beach, E sq. ; Emerald, ditto, J. L. Sy. clouds, Esq.; Naiad, ditto, Wm. Delafield, Esq. DEATH BY SUPFOCATION.—In tl:e early part of last week Mr. Ligertwood went into an out-house of his, which had caught fire, for the purpose of shutting the window. Atter some de. lay the servants' grew uneasy at his absence, rushed into the house, and found him lying senseless CM the door. The smoke had overpowered him. lie was immediately carried to tho open air ; but so great was the injury he had sustained that, having lingered fur a few days, he ex pired on gatuttlay last. Mr. Ligertwood was in the prima of life, and hat left a widow and numerous family to lament his untimely death.— Edinburgh Csumnt. MURDER. —It ig with much regret that we have :o record the death of an individual who was waotonly killA on Sour .lay evening last, without having Oven the least provocation to the per son whom the jury, at the inquest, have liran,l;d with the title of his murderer. Jilin Hardman, who staods convicted by the Coroner's J ury of Wilful Murder, struck Warren in Miller-street.—Manchester Guardian.